Here’s a thought…
“Bullets cannot be recalled. They cannot be uninvented. But they can be taken out of the gun.”
MARTIN AMIS
Get Ready — Wintry Weather Ahead
By Brendan Cowan Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for San Juan County. Forecast is for up to 3" of snow to fall starting after mid-day on Friday. Temperatures are forecast to drop over the weekend, reaching the
“To Bless the Sacred Circle” — Emmanuel Episcopal Land Blessed for Labyrinth
Contributed by Nancy Ayer (Revised Nov. 18 at 10:30 p.m.) “My father was born here, went to school in Deer Harbor. We are here to honor the land of our ancestors. We are all different, beautiful flowers of the Master’s bouquet. My grandfather taught me that white people are the beautiful
Sustainable Orcas Meet this Afternoon Includes Noted Environmentalist
It has been confirmed that Gloria Flora, Director of Sustainable Obtainable Solutions, will attend the Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meeting this afternoon. The public is invited to attend the meeting at the Orcas Library, beginning at 5:30. The SOI meeting has been moved from November 24 due to the Thanksgiving
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Holds Open House on Thursday
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee will hold an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 6 pm at Eastsound Fire Hall. EPRC board members and county staff will discuss: What you want to be changed in Eastsound Mount Baker road project and Trail Mount Property Stormwater
Secret Birthday Party to Surprise Gene Nery
Contributed by Gregory Books The Orcas Horns (along with the Greatest Rhythm Section in the Universe) are hosting a Surprise Birthday Dance/Party for Gene Nery! (Shhhhhhhhhh. Don't tell Gene! Let's try to keep this a secret!) The band will be playing its popular funky, jazzy dance music, and will be joined by
Head Of The Lake Regatta Ends The Fall Season For Orcas Island Rowing
Orcas Island Rowing Association (OIRA) ended their fall season with the Head Of The Lake (HOTL) regatta in Seattle. The HOTL regatta is a large and spectacular race through downtown Seattle. It starts in Lake Union with a view of the Space Needle, winds through Portage Bay, the
Council Votes to Pursue Privatizing Solid Waste Transfer System
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the conclusion of a Monday morning workshop meeting on Nov. 15, the San Juan County Council directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposal to privatize the portion of County’s solid waste operation that accepts trash from self-haulers and commercial operators. The
Dreams & Literature at the Next Writer’s Roundtable Nov. 20
The Writer's Roundtable for November will feature "Dreams and Literature" as presented by Philomena Robinson. Dreams and their connections with writing -- actual dreams, dream-inspired novels and poems, as well as any writing that uses the language and juxtaposition of images found in dreams will be discussed. It’s not mandatory, but, if
Friends of Library Holiday Tea on Dec. 4
Formal Tea Service? Yes. Your Mother's Tea? No. The Friends of the Library invite you to a kickoff to the holiday season as we have done for about 40 years. This year it is happening on Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 1-4. During these three hours, Orcas musicians will fill
Holladay Gives Slide Show of Photos this Saturday
Anita Holladay's most recent photo exhibit, called Still Here: Orcas Island from the Back Roads, has moved to the Public Library for the month of November. Check out both the ends of the stacks (center aisle only) and the conference room. In some of the framed photos, Holladay's trying out some exciting new collage/mosiac
Orcas Golf Club Joins Food Bank Drive Nov. 18-25
During the week of Nov 18-25 -- the week leading up to Thanksgiving and the deadline for the Food Bank Building Fund Campaign -- golfing green fees at the Orcas Island Golf Course will be paid with canned or cash donations for the food bank. Donations will be dropped off at the
OPALCO Receives Bonneville Grant to Help Test “Smart Grid” Technology
“It’s a matter of degrees” Orcas Power & Light and Bonneville Power Administration have teamed up to offer an innovative residential demand response pilot program called The Peak Project. The Peak Project, which is part of a national initiative known as "the smart grid" will measure how utility/member
The Week Awaits: Nov. 15-21
Monday, November 15 Movie night at Doe Bay Cafe. Come and enjoy dinner and wine while watching a movie on the big screen. This week's movie, "Slumdog Millionaire" will be commentated by our Sunday night SPLAB author, Barbara Ludwig. Movie starts at 7 p.m. Director Danny Boyle's 2008 film follows
SPLAB at Doe Bay Hosts Barbara Ludwig
Doe Bay and SPLAB are proud to host Barbara Ludwig at this week's literary salon series at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14. Former San Juan Island resident, Barbara Ludwig, AKA Blue Bus Barb, has been a traveler without an agenda since the early 1980s. A storyteller in the oral
Get Raffle Tickets Now for Holiday Festival of Arts
The Annual Holiday Festival of Arts will be held this year on November 27th from 10 – 4 at the Senior Center. The Senior Center Raffle has begun with only 3 items this year due to the fact that we went to business asking for help with the Coupon Book.
Last Tango in Eastsound Next Weekend
The "Last Tango in Eastsound" (for this year) will take place next weekend, as Sara Thomsen returns to Orcas for one last round of workshops before returning to Argentina for the winter. Sara will be offering three classes at Oddfellows Hall: Friday Nov 19th - 6pm-7pm -- Basics
